Former Thunder player Keyontae Johnson signs contract with the Hornets
After waiving his rights as a free agent at the beginning of the offseason, Keyontae Johnson has found a new home. The 24-year-old has signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to his agency Priority Sports.
This marks the end of a forgettable one-year stint with the Thunder for Johnson. He was selected number 50 in the 2023 NBA Draft and signed to a two-way contract.
Johnson had a redshirt season last year and only played in nine games in his rookie season, averaging 1.2 points and 1.1 rebounds.
The 24-year-old spent most of his rookie season with OKC Blue in the G League, where he was in the starting lineup on the way to the championship.
Johnson played in five college seasons from 2018 to 2023. He spent his first four seasons at Florida before transferring to Kansas State for his final season.
In his final two years with the Gators, he was only able to play four games because he missed some time due to a heart condition that was diagnosed after he collapsed on the field in December 2020.
The details of his contract with the Hornets are unknown, but it is likely a two-way slot. He will have the chance to develop in the G League while playing on an NBA team that can give him more playing time.
The newest resident of Buzz City: @Keyontae! 🐝 pic.twitter.com/ywjrHauqp6
— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) 20 August 2024
